Absorbing tussle at the Eden Gardens
At times even a four-day match can turn out to be more interestingthan a one day game. The ongoing Ranji Trophy Super League group A tiebetween Bengal and Karnataka at the Eden Gardens has all…
Somerset v Kent, Day 2
David Masters continued his impressive graduation into first class cricket with 5-55 as Kent restricted Somerset to a first innings lead of 34 at Bath.The 22-year-old seamer, who began the summer without a first team…
SSC win easily as Duckworth Lewis causes confusion
Sinhalese Sports Club beat Burghur Recreation Club by 61 runs in a rain affected game that was reduced to 26 overs per in their Premier Trophy Limited Over cricket encounter played at Maitland Place today.Play…
India smashed out of game by Kiwis
New Zealand were left scratching their heads over the Indian attitude to their batting effort in their 74-run loss at the BIL Oval at Lincoln University today.The Indians lost three early wickets for 37 runs…
Queensland claims national under-19 title
Even though its conclusion occurred under cloudless skies, it was also - sadly - played out before banks of empty seats. The absence of patrons did not befit a match of this quality. Thankfully, Queensland's…
Essex survive Berkshire challenge
There was a time when Essex, restricted to 218-9 in their 50 overs by a keen Berkshire side, were facing the ignominy of defeat at the hands of a minor county.Berkshire lost two early wickets,…
Namibians stun Scots to snare World Cup berth
Namibia has made cricket history here in Toronto today by qualifying for its first-ever World Cup.With a thrilling nine run win over Scotland that prolonged a giant-killing streak at this 2001 ICC Trophy tournament, the…
Constructors deny plan to disrupt Dambulla games
Sierra Constructors, the building company responsible for thedevelopment of the Dambulla International Cricket Stadium, have toldthe Sri Lankan Minister of Sports that they had no intention todisrupt the three games played at Dambulla next week.The…
West Indies extend lead to over 200
The weather was sunny, but cold and windy as West Indies set out in theirefforts to build a match-winning lead over Zimbabwe. Apart fromschoolchildren bussed in from the development areas in the townships, thecrowd remained…